*Based on grand total.

U.S. News & World Report Rankings

In 2016, the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy was ranked the #1 pharmacy school in the nation when U.S. News & World Report published its list of the 2017 Best Graduate Schools. The ranking included pharmacy schools with doctor of pharmacy programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. The rankings were based on the results of surveys sent to deans, other administrators, and/or faculty at accredited degree programs or schools in the fall of 2015.

Mission
The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Alumni Association strives to connect and engage alumni, students, and faculty through social, educational, and professional activities. It is dedicated to advancing the School and pharmacy profession.

Objectives

Stimulate relationships between the School and its graduates and promote fellowship among alumni.

Serve as School ambassadors by encouraging outstanding prospective students to consider pharmacy careers and mentoring current students.

Recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of alumni who contribute to the profession and enhance the School’s reputation.

Encourage fellow alumni and professionals to support pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences education and research by making personal financial commitments to the School.

Participate and engage in the planning and execution of programs and projects that advance the School and fulfill its strategic plan.

Where are we? Alumni of the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy live in 49 states and all but two of the 100 North Carolina counties.

Total (gsf)

School Occupied (gsf)

Year Completed

gsf = gross square feet

Fiscal Year

Invention Disclosures

U.S. Patents

Startup Companies

License Agreements

2014

10

2

4

4

2013

16

2

2

2

2012

17

6

4

4

2011

19

19

4

5

2010

36

28

2

4

2009

21

21

2

9

2008

22

17

0

4

2007

8

10

0

0

2006

4

10

0

0

2005

8

16

0

1

2004

14

18

0

2

2003

3

16

2

11

Peer Institutions

Institutions selected in 2011 by the School’s Executive Committee as official peers for the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. These peer institutions are used by the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy for various benchmarking purposes. They are considered “peers” of the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy in terms of mission; overall quality of faculty, students, and programs; and research productivity.